DOEGE-POTTER SYNDROME BY PLEURAL SOLITARY FIBROUS TUMOR

Authors

  • Ana Sofia Alves Radiology Department, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Lisboa Central, Lisbon, Portugal https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6213-9540
  • Natalie Antunes Radiology Department, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Lisboa Central, Lisbon, Portugal
  • Joana Santos Pathology Department, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Lisboa Central, Lisbon, Portugal
  • João Eurico Reis Cardiothoracic Surgery Department, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Lisboa Central, Lisbon, Portugal
  • Paulo Calvinho Cardiothoracic Surgery Department, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Lisboa Central, Lisbon, Portugal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48729/pjctvs.225

Keywords:

Solitary Fibrous Tumor, Pleura, Hypoglycemia, Doege-Potter syndrome

Abstract

Introduction: Solitary fibrous tumor of the pleura (SFTP) is a rare neoplasm that accounts for less than 5% of all pleural tumors.

We present the case of a 73-year-old man with a history of recurrent episodes of severe hypoglycemia secondary to a large malignant SFTP. This paraneoplastic manifestation of SFTP occurs in less than 5% of cases and is referred to as Doege-Potter syndrome. Although rare, this is an important and reversible cause of hypoglycemia, which is resolved by complete surgical resection of the tumor.

We describe the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of Doege-Potter syndrome. Key imaging findings and pathologic correlation are shown.

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Published

04-01-2022

How to Cite

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Alves AS, Antunes N, Santos J, Reis JE, Calvinho P. DOEGE-POTTER SYNDROME BY PLEURAL SOLITARY FIBROUS TUMOR. Rev Port Cir Cardiotorac Vasc [Internet]. 2022 Jan. 4 [cited 2024 Dec. 4];28(4):51-3. Available from: https://pjctvs.com/index.php/journal/article/view/225

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